Highest run scorers in a single IPL season
1.Virat Kohli(RCB) – 973 runs in IPL 2016
In IPL 2016, Virat Kohli had fantastic IPL season. He scored 973 runs in total 16 matches with average of 81.08 and striking at 152.03.This is the highest runs ever scored by an individual in a single IPL season.
2. Shubham Gill(GT) – 890 runs in IPL 2023
Gill had a very fantastic year in 2023, against world best bowlers scored good runs easily. He continued his good form in the IPL for his team Gujarat Titans.
3.Jos Buttler(RR) – 863 runs in IPL 2022
Jos Buttler Rajasthan Royals opening batsman had great IPL season in IPL 2022. He played 17 matches in IPL 2022 season where he scored 863 runs. Jos Buttler was in good form and scored 4 centuries equals to Kohli record for a season.
4.D. Warner(DC) -848 runs in IPL 2016
David Warner, who is Australian southpaw who has lead sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2016 season.He scored 848 runs in 17 matches with average of 60.57 and strike rate at 151.42.
5. K Williamson (SRH) -735 runs in IPL 2018.
Kane Williamson as a captain of SRH in 2018 had a great IPL season in IPL 2018.Williamson become the leading run scorer for Hyderabad. He scored 735 runs in 17 matches , averaging 52.5 and strike rate of 142.44.
The below table gives the complete records of these 5 players.
Player | Year | Match | Inn | Runs | AVG | SR | Best | 50s | 100s |
V Kohli (RCB) | 2016 | 16 | 16 | 973 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 113 | 7 | 4 |
S Gill(GT) | 2023 | 17 | 17 | 890 | 59.33 | 157.80 | 129 | 4 | 3 |
J Buttler(RR) | 2022 | 17 | 17 | 863 | 57.53 | 149.05 | 116 | 4 | 4 |
D Warner | 2016 | 17 | 17 | 848 | 60.57 | 151.42 | 93* | 9 | _ |
K Williamson(SRH) | 2018 | 17 | 17 | 735 | 52.50 | 142.44 | 84 | 8 | _ |